Seymour Public Library program to focus on bear awareness, safety, folklore

SEYMOUR - Connecticut Master Wildlife Conservationist Felicia Ortner will discuss black bears at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at Seymour Public Library.

Her presentation will include:

- Bears in Our World and Backyard
- Bear Awareness, Safety and Conservation
- Bear Folklore and Legends, Truths and Myths
- Wildlife and Natural History

This is a free program and open to all. Registration is not required. 

Please call 203-888-3903 or email sgarvey@biblio.org for more information.

The Library is at 46 Church St.

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Derby Historical Society to mark Rev. Mansfield's 300th birthday Oct. 1.

ANSONIA - A celebration of the Rev. Richard Mansfield's 300th birthday will be held from 2-4 p.m. Oct. 1 at the newly acquired Mansfield House, 37 Jewett St.

Tony Susi to give encore performance Tuesday on Derby Green

TONY SUSI  CONCERT ON THE GREEN, September 19
 Encore performance at Derby Green from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.!

We've worked up a dozen new cover tunes to share with you and some favorites from our last show.

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Annual Harvest Festival slated Oct. 1 at Old Bethany Airport

This year’s festival includes food trucks, $5 buzz cuts, a Jaws of Life demonstration, live music, crafters, photo booth, Eagle One helicopter, and more.

The Old Bethany Airport is at 719 Amity Road.

Children's activities will include face painting, pony rides, moon bounce, magician, petting zoo, duck race, Birds of Prey show, karate demo, a clown, and a raffle for a boys' and girls' bike and more.

There will be a skillet toss and cornhole! See the CT Renegades, cowboy shooting demo and a Grammy-nominated children's singer, plus there is much, much more! The event is FREE for parking and admission, but bring cash to buy some yummy food from the food trucks and our vendors. It’s a wonderful way for businesses, civic organizations, and residents of Bethany and the Greater New Haven area to come together. This year’s superstar sponsor is Laticrete International. Any local businesses or crafters who want to participate should contact Janice Howard, Director of Bethany’s Parks and Rec Department, 203-393-2100 ext 127 or email: bethanyfestival@gmail.com or use our online form on our website.

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Little Free Pantry on Skokorat in Seymour posts weekly wishlist

Good Morning!

Huge thanks to EVERYONE shipping and dropping off donations to the pantry!!! We could not do any of this without you.

Our stocking shelves are still currently low, but we’ve been fortunate to have donations rolling in daily to keep the pantry going.

Just a reminder that our consistently most needed items are:

PROTEINS (tuna, chicken, salmon, nuts)

microwave meals (Hormel, chef Boyardee, instant Mac and cheese)

pasta & sauce

canned vegetables

snacks (popcorn, crackers, granola bars)

WE ARE ESPECIALLY IN NEED OF CEREAL & OATMEAL THIS WEEK.

We will also gladly accept fresh produce, including from your gardens.

Hygiene products like tooth brushes, tooth paste, soap, pads/tampons, and shampoo are also always needed and deeply appreciated.

You can drop off items in person by either placing them directly into the Pantry or into the black donation bin by our garage door. You can also order through our Amazon Wishlist https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/31DQMG6QQ65HX.... OR you can have items shipped or delivered to 58 Skokorat St.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask!

As always, thank you SO MUCH for all your support! We couldn’t do this without you!

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Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

Or I should say looking at the sun at 7:10 a.m. 

Have a peaceful Sunday.